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Liam Hendriks Announces He Is Cancer Free

By Darragh McDonald | April 20, 2023 at 5:35pm CDT

White Sox closer Liam Hendriks announced some good news about his health today on Instagram. “How It Started VS How It’s Going….,” the post says. “REMISSION.” After the thankful palms together emoji, it continues. “It’s official. I’m cancer free.”

Hendriks, 34, announced back in January that he would be starting treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The club didn’t provide many specifics about his expected absence in the subsequent months, but they deliberately chose not to put him on the 60-day injured list, in case he was able to return less than two months into the season. The righty himself then announced a couple of weeks ago that he had completed his chemotherapy treatment, which were clearly successful based on today’s update.

It’s a tremendous bit of good news for Hendriks, his family, teammates, fans of the Sox and baseball fans in general. Hendriks has made connections all over the league throughout his lengthy career, which has seen him suit up for the Twins, Blue Jays, Royals and Athletics, before he signed with the White Sox prior to the 2021 season. He established himself as one of the game’s premier closers with Oakland in 2019 and has racked up 114 saves since the start of that season, trailing only Kenley Jansen and Josh Hader among all pitchers in the league during that time frame.

It’s still unclear how much time it will take for Hendriks to return to game shape for 2023, but more information about that will surely be forthcoming in the days and weeks ahead. For now, the most important matter is settled and MLBTR joins the rest of the baseball world in congratulating Hendriks on his recovery.

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  1. phantomofdb

    1 month ago

    Congrats to Liam.

    Reply
    • MannyBeingMVP

      1 month ago

      Glad he is better!

      Reply
    • Dorothy_Mantooth

      1 month ago

      What wonderful news! So happy for him and his family. It will be nice to see him back on the field, but work takes a backseat to personal health especially with a cancer diagnosis. Hopefully he feels 100% soon and can get back to doing what he loves. I’ll be rooting for him even though I’m not a White Sox fan.

      Reply
      • avenger65

        1 month ago

        If only there were games for him to save.

        Reply
        • Unclemike1526

          1 month ago

          At least a little good news for the Sox who certainly need some. This season is rapidly falling apart already.

  2. texasrangers1965

    1 month ago

    Thank God, I miss his saves on my fantasy team!

    Reply
  3. afsooner02

    1 month ago

    Best news on Thursday!

    Reply
  4. Milwaukee-2208

    1 month ago

    Cancer is a disgusting disease and I pray nobody has to see a love one disintegrate day after day. Way to go Liam.

    Reply
  5. The Baseball Fan

    1 month ago

    Big arm back for the sox

    Reply
    • Milwaukee-2208

      1 month ago

      Big person back in his families life. Who cares about baseball

      Reply
      • The Baseball Fan

        1 month ago

        That’s a given. Obviously I’m extremely happy for him and his family as I can’t imagine what they’ve been through. Just making a statement that the white sox bullpen sure could use this, as this is a baseball rumors sight so there’s nothing wrong with “caring about baseball”.

        Reply
        • bronxmac77

          1 month ago

          I agree boss. I’m a football Giants.
          I don’t give a damn about the Washington football team, but I sure root for Ron Rivera. This is a baseball site. And I’m sure Liam Will be chomping at the bit!

      • JoeBrady

        1 month ago

        Who cares about baseball
        =============================
        I’d make a substantial wager that, if you asked Hendricks, he probably cares quite a bit about baseball. The dude will be crying when he finally returns to the mound.

        Reply
  6. Joe says...

    1 month ago

    Awesome!! Kick cancer’s sorry a$$!!!

    Reply
    • vaderzim

      1 month ago

      Lol, you beat me by a few seconds.

      Reply
  7. vaderzim

    1 month ago

    This is awesome news! I’m glad he kicked cancer’s a$$.

    Reply
  8. BillMueller326

    1 month ago

    Awesome news!

    Reply
  9. HalosHeavenJJ

    1 month ago

    Best news this site has ever shared.

    Reply
    • bhambrave

      1 month ago

      There have been some birth/paternity announcements, but yeah, I agree with you that players kicking cancer is awesome news.

      Reply
  10. Hired Gun 23

    1 month ago

    Congrats, LH…way to fight it!

    Reply
  11. newpony13

    1 month ago

    Let’s goooooo!!! Great news!

    Reply
  12. DarkSide830

    1 month ago

    What a madlad.

    Reply
  13. Franco22

    1 month ago

    Great news hope he has a great season!

    Reply
  14. bronxmac77

    1 month ago

    Great news.
    GREAT NEWS.
    I don’t care WHO you play for Liam! Good for you, Godspeed and go get ’em!

    Reply
  15. Eric Olson 2

    1 month ago

    Awesome

    Reply
  16. jixter33

    1 month ago

    Glad this dude gave cancer the savage beating it deserves

    Reply
  17. n888

    1 month ago

    Awesome!

    Reply
  18. Flanster

    1 month ago

    Great news!!! F___ cancer

    Reply
  19. lukesdad

    1 month ago

    Fantastic, uplifting news!

    Reply
  20. Homerunbunt

    1 month ago

    Hell yeah! That picture is well timed. Glad for him

    Reply
  21. vikingbluejay67

    1 month ago

    Great news!

    Reply
  22. scruffmcgruff

    1 month ago

    This is the type of news I love to hear!

    Reply
  23. This one belongs to the Reds

    1 month ago

    Outstanding!!!

    Reply
  24. TJT88

    1 month ago

    That’s amazing. God is great. That was rather quick, too!

    Reply
    • avenger65

      1 month ago

      Doctors are pretty great, too.

      Reply
    • dixoncayne

      1 month ago

      If God was great there would be no cancer

      Reply
  25. FullMontilla

    1 month ago

    Good on ya mate!!

    Reply
  26. ahh

    1 month ago

    Great news.
    Wish the comments had been this positive and troll-free on the post about Daniel Bard’s health yesterday.

    Reply
    • myaccount2

      1 month ago

      It’s honestly shocking that 99% of the comments on Jomboy social media were positive about Bard but that wasn’t the case here. Maybe something to do with the sheer anonymity of this site?

      Reply
  27. sascoach2003

    1 month ago

    OUTSTANDING NEWS!!!

    Reply
  28. NativeAmerican

    1 month ago

    Great news!

    Reply
  29. TheGr8One

    1 month ago

    Someone give that man a save for shutting the door on cancer!!

    All the best going forward LH

    Reply
  30. sabres3277

    1 month ago

    Outstanding news. I have never been a fan of Hendricks and his mound antics etc. but he is an outstanding pitcher and I hope he can get back on the mound soon so I get mad at him all over again…Good Luck Liam

    Reply
  31. all in the suit that you wear

    1 month ago

    Great news!

    Reply
  32. TrillionaireTeamOperator

    1 month ago

    Yay Science! Eff cancer!!

    Reply
  33. Fred McGriff HR

    1 month ago

    Aussie, Aussie, Aussie…

    No matter what troubles you, never give in.

    Reply
  34. Sid Bream Speed Demon

    1 month ago

    Awesome news!

    Reply
  35. JAMES JACOBSEN

    1 month ago

    Great deal Mate!

    Reply
  36. soxwin1

    1 month ago

    As a cancer survivor and a White Sox fan I am delighted. Great news!

    Reply
  37. JScottG

    1 month ago

    Hurry back Liam, we need your attitude as much as your ability. This team is lifeless and needs an Aussie injection of enthusiasm before all hope is lost.
    Congrats and see you soon at the park.

    Reply
  38. Dumpster Divin Theo

    1 month ago

    Tremendous news for Liam and Kristi. Whether you return this year or never is immaterial. An inspiration to others fighting the fight!

    Reply
  39. dclivejazz

    1 month ago

    Fantastic. It must be a big relief to his family, friends and team. May he return to form as a player as well. #f**kcancer

    Reply
  40. Cohen's _Wallet

    1 month ago

    I dont know this man other than seeing him on TV playing for an MLB team, but I when I seen this headline I pumped my fist with a loud hell yea!! So happy for this guy and anybody else that goes through something this serious and beats it. With so much negative news everywhere this is a nice break from it all.

    Reply
  41. martras

    1 month ago

    Absolutely outstanding! Everybody, everywhere can be happy for this outcome. Cancer is a horrible disease which has effected honestly every single person on Earth. Can’t be happier for Liam Hendricks.

    Reply
  42. JoeBrady

    1 month ago

    Excellent news! And it will be a great day for the WS fans when he finally takes the mound. I’d love to be there.

    Reply
  43. nottinghamforest13

    1 month ago

    A great victory, but it pales in comparison to Fernando Tatis’s struggles with ringworm.

    Reply
  44. acoss13

    1 month ago

    Dude is super fun to watch very passionate about his craft, awesome to see him cancer-free!

    Reply
  45. Joshy

    1 month ago

    Praying for his continued recovery. Cancer is tough, I hope he takes it easy.

    Reply
  46. Mickey777

    1 month ago

    I‘be had Cancer twice. It really takes it out of you. So glad you’re Cancer free! Don’t expect too much from yourself, it’s a tough road back. Really happy for you and your family!!!

    Reply
  47. Logjammer D"Baggagecling

    4 weeks ago

    Love hearing and seeing this.

    Reply

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